Startup Grind returns to Portland — and we kicked off the relaunch with the people who make this city's startup scene worth showing up for.
Doors Open & Arrival
Welcome Session
Fireside Chat with Amber AI
Social Hour at Spoke & Fork (Hyatt's bar, 1st floor)
Chapter Director
StartupGrind
Founder
Kurent
Co-founder
PDX Hacks
Bring a friend, bring your pitch, bring your curiosity.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
The response was incredible — over 300+ of you signed up for a room that holds 150. Thanks to everyone who came out. Watch the recap conversation on the FirstCityFoundry Podcast.
Building the bridge from prompt to profit for Portland's next generation of founders.